multidirectional
adjective
mul·ti·di·rec·tion·al
ˌməl-tē-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˌtī-
: able to move, function, or operate in more than one direction
multidirectional forces
Since they radiate sound toward both front and back, these speakers have an unusually open and airy sound (as do other multidirectional designs) that is musically very pleasing.—
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These have a secure fit through the upper and a hefty outsole with multidirectional lugs for equally good traction on ascents and descents.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024
Travelers will love the ease of four multidirectional spinner wheels, along with the myriad of inner and outer pockets to keep belongings organized and secure.
—Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2023
And, even when it's stuffed to the brim, the suitcase's four, multidirectional wheels and telescoping handle will make lugging it around a breeze.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
The outsole’s micro grooves feature multidirectional shapes that displace the water when the shoe makes contact with the pavement, so your feet can leave and arrive home dry and warm.
—Claire Maldarelli, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2020
However uneven, that experiment in unlikely multidirectional offense went there.
—cleveland, 17 Aug. 2023
This option from Philips Norelco features three multidirectional heads that are designed to work with the contouring of your face, ensuring that even the hardest-to-reach hairs are cut.
—Jack Byram, Health, 5 July 2023
Each pair of these boots comes equipped with textured, multidirectional lugs that dig into the ground for added grip.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2023
At a time when advancement includes multidirectional moves within an organization, these are workers who need not be lost.
—Shay David, Forbes, 1 June 2022
Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2024
Travelers will love the ease of four multidirectional spinner wheels, along with the myriad of inner and outer pockets to keep belongings organized and secure.
—Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2023
And, even when it's stuffed to the brim, the suitcase's four, multidirectional wheels and telescoping handle will make lugging it around a breeze.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
The outsole’s micro grooves feature multidirectional shapes that displace the water when the shoe makes contact with the pavement, so your feet can leave and arrive home dry and warm.
—Claire Maldarelli, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2020
However uneven, that experiment in unlikely multidirectional offense went there.
—cleveland, 17 Aug. 2023
This option from Philips Norelco features three multidirectional heads that are designed to work with the contouring of your face, ensuring that even the hardest-to-reach hairs are cut.
—Jack Byram, Health, 5 July 2023
Each pair of these boots comes equipped with textured, multidirectional lugs that dig into the ground for added grip.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2023
At a time when advancement includes multidirectional moves within an organization, these are workers who need not be lost.
—Shay David, Forbes, 1 June 2022
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“Multidirectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multidirectional. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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